ASHES 2063 ASHES 2063

DOOM is one of the oldest FPSes in existence, and its engine is famously so robust that it can run on pretty much anything and also create pretty much anything.  From FPSes to RPGs to companions to a city living game, it has a ton of different mods that can all do different things. One of the best ones out there is Ashes 2063, a mod that changes so much it may as well be a whole new game.

To install Ashes 2063, you need to have ZDoom and move the WAD file into the GZDoom folder, which is pretty par for the course for DOOM mods.

This mod has multiple episodes planned, and this is simply the first episode. There are a ton of features that it adds to the classic DOOM formula, such as inventory management, some NPC interaction, trading, and even a motorcycle to explore the maps with. To add to the post-apocalyptic resource management aspect, ammo is much more limited than normal, making each combat encounter as much about accuracy and optimal weapon usage as it is about movement. Luckily, you now come built in with an alt-fire knife attack, meaning that if you're smart about it, you can conserve ammunition easily.

Ashes 2063 is currently on hiatus, but the first episode already gives you 9 levels that are much bigger than a normal DOOM level. If you wanted to get lost in a total conversion mod, then you should try giving  this mod a download. It is quite fascinating.